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Wifi not working after deleting capability access manager db
We deleted the CapabilityAccessManager db-wal file in Safe Mode, as recommended by other forums. After that, the system could not detect any Wi-Fi networks. We attempted multiple fixes, including uninstalling the NIC and drivers, running the Windows troubleshooter, and resetting the network adapter.
We also saw that the Settings app would crash when navigating to Settings > System > Power, though it was unclear if this was related.
To resolve the issue, we used Settings > System > Recovery > Fix problems using Windows Update. After installing the repair version of 25H2, both Wi-Fi and the Settings app were functioning normally again.
Hello everyone:
I did the same procedure (you might be referring to a post in learn.microsoft.com on this subject
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5815087/capabilityaccessmanager-is-devouring-my-hard-drive
My experience suggested me that in order for the process to restart and rebuild the files, the permissions and ownership that step 4 of the post redefined with ICACLS
icacls "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\CapabilityAccessManager" /grant administrators:F /t
had to be restored to their previous status, which I accomplished by resetting the permisions to default
icacls "C:\Path\To\Folder" /reset /T /C
Once I accomplished this, I opened the services with Win+R and typed "services.msc", made sure that the CapabilityAccessManager service was up and running (or made sure to start it by right clicking on it and starting).
ONLY IF the service started successfully I would restart the computer normally and complete the solution.
If you see in services.msc that CapabilityAccessManager is down and won't start, and you performed a file delete procedure such as the one in the link, it's very possible that by restoring the original permissions to the folder you'll get the service back and you'll see your wi-fi networks after a reset.
This is the only real fix on here
This worked for me
icacls "C:\Path\To\Folder" /reset /T /C
Thanks
I have the same problem and deleted the entire folder and now have no internet connection. How can I download from windows update if I cannot connect to the internet to do so?
If you don't have an ethernet connection, you'll need to repair Windows using the Media Creation Tool
bro u are a life saver.. i too deleted capability access manager db wal file n my laptop couldn't detect any wifi networks after that.. i tried every solution.. im currently installing windows 25H2 as i type this.., My gut says this solution will definitely work.. so thanks a lot in advance ❤️
